Sometimes the design process starts in the most obvious spot. In this case
it was with "nest". I knew from the outset that I wouldn't be designing an
obvious nest, but I wanted to start the process there just to see where it would
take me.

The first thing I changed was the perspective. Where one typically encounters a
nest from a side view, I wanted to see what it would look like utilizing a top
view. The result was a circle, so not very interesting. But what if the circle
was the frame of the nest? To do this, I simply reduced the form to a thick
band. That was a little more interesting.

The next step was to apply the sticks birds often use to build their nest.
Again, I wanted to start from the obvious and work my way from there.
Eventually, the sticks became dots. Why dots? Because a nest is also a home,
which is the way the client is using the word and a wonderful way to welcome a
person to your home is to offer a flute of champagne. The dots became that
special, effervescent feeling you get when you feel welcomed, contained and
happy.

The final design is informed by my notion of a common nest and warm
hospitality.